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Blueberries are famed for their health giving goodness. They are small unassuming little berries but wow do they pack a punch.

These little berries are full of antioxidants that we need to purge our bodies of the toxins that build up over time. They contain good levels of of micronutrients such as manganese, vitamin C and vitamin K. Blueberries also contain phytochemicals which are suggested to have a beneficial effect on certain diseases of the human body.

Loneliness and isolation can be as big of a health concern for senior citizens as heart disease, arthritis, or osteoporosis. Seniors are more susceptible to social isolation and loneliness. As they grow older their social network shrinks: spouses pass away, friends get sick, or people move away.

One of the most valuable principles to be learned when it comes to providing care for someone with Alzheimer’s disease is that accommodation is key. Your loved one will go through certain changes, all of which are irreversible, and so your role as a caregiver involves being prepared for these changes and coming up with sufficient and often creative ways to maintain a level of normalcy and comfort in spite of them.

Alzheimer's - What Behavioral Changes to Expect?

Alzheimer’s is one of the most famous diseases that are characterized by memory decline. Memory pervades so much of our daily life, and to have this component of our mind slowly taken away creates jarring consequences. The first step in caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease involves becoming familiar with what changes to expect. We wrote about physical changes in a previous article, and I’m devoting this post to behavioral modifications. Again, we're breaking Alzheimer’s into discrete stages, but please be advised that the disease sees no boundaries and progresses gradually, so some observations may seem out of place in relation to your particular experience with the disease.

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